Lauer — Irion engagement

Michael and Brenda Lauer are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Morgan Krystine, to Bjorn Christian Erik Irion, son of Steven and Laurie Irion.

Morgan graduated from Sterling High School in 2005 and is a 2008 graduate of Colorado State University, majoring in biomedical sciences. Bjorn is a 2005 Grand Junction High School graduate and received a biochemistry degree from the University of Colorado in 2009.

Bjorn and Morgan will graduate from the University of Colorado School of Medicine in May and begin their residency programs at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

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